Communication and Tech at Diego Rivera Lrng Complex
505 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The School of Communication and Technology (CAT) is one of the specialized small learning communities housed within the Diego Rivera Learning Complex in South Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation while emphasizing the integration of digital media, broadcasting, and technical skills into the classroom experience. By focusing on the intersection of communication and emerging technologies, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce, offering a curriculum that encourages both creative expression and technical proficiency.
The school operates within a collaborative environment that leverages the resources of the larger Diego Rivera Learning Complex, which was built to serve the local community with modern facilities and shared amenities. CAT promotes a culture of college and career readiness, often utilizing project-based learning to ensure students can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Through its focus on digital literacy and communication, the school strives to empower its students to become effective storytellers and innovators, providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in professional fields related to media, journalism, technology, and beyond.
The school operates within a collaborative environment that leverages the resources of the larger Diego Rivera Learning Complex, which was built to serve the local community with modern facilities and shared amenities. CAT promotes a culture of college and career readiness, often utilizing project-based learning to ensure students can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Through its focus on digital literacy and communication, the school strives to empower its students to become effective storytellers and innovators, providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in professional fields related to media, journalism, technology, and beyond.
505
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 468 |
| Black | 29 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic468 (92.7%)
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Black29 (5.7%)
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White6 (1.2%)
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Two or More2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Los Angeles Unified |
| Phone: | (323)846-2118 |
| Website: | http://catsdr.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 505 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 483 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
129
Grade 10
129
Grade 11
128
Grade 12
119
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 129 |
| Grade 10 | 129 |
| Grade 11 | 128 |
| Grade 12 | 119 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 192 | 38% |
| Male | 313 | 62% |
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